Laura Gill

2852 Charter Dr. Apt 110

Troy, MI 48083
lpuchalski@yahoo.com
248-672-7808

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts

University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI
Major: Theatre Minor: Dance
GPA: 3.14
Master of Arts
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Drama/Theatre for the Young Program
GPA: 3.99

TEACHING EXPERIENCE- THEATRE

Aim High School Whitmore Lake, MI 2014-present

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI 2013

Matrix Theatre Company Detroit, MI 2013

Summer Knolls School Ann Arbor, MI

2013

Detroit Actors Theatre Company Detroit, MI

2013

4th Wall Theatre Company Livonia, MI

2013

Royal Oak Childrens Choir Royal Oak, MI

2011- 2012

Busy Bodies Inc. Waterford, MI

2008-2009

Mt Zion School of Performing Arts Clarkston, MI

2006-2013

University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI

2003-2004
Buckham Alley Theatre Flint, MI
2003

TEACHING EXPERIENCE- MOVEMENT

Movement Assistant Patricia Polaccos: Union City Tour,

2012
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Ballet/Jazz On Broadway Camp, Mt Zion School of Performing

Arts 2012
Clarkston, MI

Musical Theatre Mt Zion School of Performing Arts

2009-2011
Clarkston, MI

Ballet I & II Mt Zion School of Performing Arts

2006-2008
Clarkston, MI

Teaching Assistant The Dance Place

1994-1997
Waterford, MI

CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

18th ASSITEJ World Congress Next Generation Program Participant

2014
& Performing Arts Festival

Spectrum 2013- Healing Complex Kids Attendee

2013
Troy, MI

Association of Leadership Educators Poster Presenter, Emerging

Research 2013
Conference Symposium & Co-Facilitator, Round
Table
New Orleans, Louisiana Discussion

American College Dance Festival Attendee

2004
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Partner
2001
Champaign Urbana, IL

DIRECTING EXPERIENCE

Zoom Arts Center Too Many Frogs

2013
Seoul, Korea 1st Youth Theatre Production

Michigan School for the Arts Michigan School for the Arts
2013
Pontiac, MI Spring Showcase

4th Wall Theatre Company Performance Showcases with

2013
Livonia, MI -Autism Center Collaborative,
Ypsilanti, MI
-Canton Leisure Services, Canton, MI
-Wish Upon a Teen, Bloomfield Hills,
MI
-The Healing Haven, Berkeley, MI

Mt Zion School of Performing Arts Mid- Year and End Year Spotlight,
2011- 2013
Clarkston, MI On Broadway I Skit
On Broadway I & II skits

Busy Bodies, Inc. Into to Theatre &

2008-2009
Waterford, MI Theatre Camp Showcase

Mt Zion School of Performing Arts Mid- Year and End Year Spotlight,
2006-2009
Clarkston, MI Beginning Drama I, On Broadway & II
skits

CHOREOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Zoom Arts Center Too Many Frogs

2013
Seoul, Korea

4th Wall Theatre Company Performance Showcases with

2013
Livonia, MI -Canton Leisure Services, Canton, MI
-Wish Upon A Teen, Bloomfield
Hills, MI
Mt Zion School of Performing Arts On Broadway Camp
2006- 2012
Clarkston, MI On Broadway I & II
Rockin Tale of Snow White
Mirror Image
Beauty and the Beast

University of Michigan-Flint School House Rock Live

2003-2004
Flint, MI

PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

Eastern Michigan University Global Play Project 2014

Eastern Michigan University Global Play Project

2013
Eastern Michigan University Patricia Polaccos: Union City ADTY Tour

2012
Mt. Zion Theatre Company Gods Favorite
2008-2011
The Passion of Mary
Death by Chocolate

UM-Flint Mousetrap 2000-

2006
Henry V
Man of No Importance
How to Succeed in Business Without Really
Trying
Assassins
The Doctors Dilemma
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean,
Jimmy Dean

American Living Room Festival Flint, MI: Michael & Me

2005
UM-Flint/Oakland University Les Blancs

2002
Our Lady of the Lakes High School Louisa May Alcott- Little Women

1997
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Producer, Youth Theatre production: 2014
Snow Queen
Eastern Michigan University Pre-show activities: 2013
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Eastern Michigan University Study Guide: 2012

White as Snow, Red as Blood

Eastern Michigan University Study Guide: 2012

Patricia Polaccos: Union City Tour

AWARDS AND NOMINATION

18th ASSITEJ World Congress Next Generation Program 2014
& Performing Arts Festival
Warsaw, Poland

American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Nominee

2006
American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Partner

2001
THEATER TRAINING
Eastern Michigan University 2012-2014
Drama/ Theatre for the Young Program
Drama and Play in the Human Experience
Theatre for Children
Plays for the Young
Performing Theatre for the Young
Drama Facilitation for Artists & Educators
Playwright and the Young Audience
Improvisation
Producing Theatre for Young Audiences
Storytelling
Research Technique
Performance Inquiry
Arts Management

University of Michigan-Flint 2000-2006

BFA Theatre Program
Intro to Acting
Voice and Movement
Voice and Diction
Dialects for the Stage
Actors Studio
Improvisation for the Theatre
Scene Study: Shakespeare
Music Theatre Workshop
Classical Styles Workshop
Intro to Directing: Principles
Stage Combat
 Alexander Technique
Voice Class
History Western Theatre I & II
Modern Theatre History
Collective Playwright Workshop
Intro to Theatre Design
Stage Costuming
Clothing in Western Culture
Fundamentals Stage Makeup
Stagecraft

DANCE/MOVEMENT TRAINING

University of Michigan- Flint 2000-2006

Dance Minor
Ballet I & II
Jazz I & II
Modern Dance I & II
Choreography I: Composition
Choreography: Comp & Form I
Dance Ensemble
Pilates
Conditioning, Body Therapies

The Dance Place 1987- 2000

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Senior Line, Teaching Assistant

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Spinning Dot Theatre Company Board member 2014-present
University of Michigan-Flint Secretary 2003-2004
Student Dance Organization

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Mt Zion Youth Theatre Backstage Management 2011-2013

Mt Zion Theatre Backstage Management 2009-2011

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

The Richard Family Nanny 2012
Madison Heights, MI

The Childrens Institute Teaching Assistant 2012-2013

Ypsilanti, MI

Twin Lakes Medical Associates Medical Receptionist& 2000-2011

Bloomfield Hills, MI Medical Assistant